Click here to read a interview with Noel Gallagher who talks about 'Who Built The Moon?', Liam being a 'God Like Genius', scissors, Oasis and more.
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Click here to read a interview with Noel Gallagher who talks about 'Who Built The Moon?', Liam being a 'God Like Genius', scissors, Oasis and more.
Noel Gallagher On 'Who Built The Moon?', Liam Being A God Like Genius, Scissors, Oasis And More
Click here to read a interview with Noel Gallagher who talks about 'Who Built The Moon?', Liam being a 'God Like Genius', scissors, Oasis and more.
Liam Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
"Whatever" is a single by British rock band Oasis, written by the band's lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released on December 18th 1994 as a stand-alone single bridging the gap between Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, and their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. "Whatever" entered the UK Singles Chart at #3, their first single to enter the top 5. The strings were played by the London Session Orchestra, arranged by Nick Ingham and Noel Gallagher.
The song joins the infectious pop-rock melodies of Definitely Maybe with the more sophisticated lyrics of (What's the Story) Morning Glory, preaching universal tolerance and the acceptance of all ideas and beliefs in a typically straightforward, Mancunian way. The first lines ("I'm free to be whatever I/Whatever I choose/And I'll sing the blues if I want") may have been Noel's reaction to his father's insistence that he join the building trade.
"Whatever" was released as a contender for the coveted position of Christmas #1, 1994
It is a testament to Noel Gallagher's all-conquering self confidence that he should predict "Whatever"'s success before he was even given a record contract, saying "In the beginning, there was a masterplan, to the extent that I knew that 'Whatever,' one of the first songs I ever wrote, would be a Christmas Top Five hit, but I think anyone who heard the song could have told you that."
When Oasis performed the song for Top of the Pops, they mimed and one of the cello players from the symphony was replaced by Bonehead, who clearly had no idea how his instrument is supposed to be played. Towards the end of the song, he gave up the pretense and started using the bow to conduct. A woman plays his rhythm guitar. The song was introduced by Damon Albarn of Blur who would later famously feud with Oasis. As Albarn introduced the song, the Gallagher brothers made hand gestures behind him, which only served to heighten the feud between the bands.
"Whatever" has been performed live by Oasis many times, sometimes with the ambitious symphony which accompanies the single version, sometimes without. They often end live versions of the song with lyrics adapted from the Beatles song "Octopus's Garden." They have also been known to add the lines "All the young blues....carry the news...", in reference to the Mott the Hoople song "All The Young Dudes". The "blues" are the fans of the Gallaghers' beloved Manchester City F.C.. At their famous performances at Knebworth in August 1996, the song was accompanied throughout by harmonica player Mark Feltham and is generally regarded by fans as one of the highlights of their set.
The B-Sides of "Whatever" were quite famous as well. One of them, "Slide Away" was already featured on their debut album, Definitely Maybe. The other two - "(It's Good) To Be Free" and "Half the World Away" - were later featured on The Masterplan, a collection of Oasis's best b-sides. "Slide Away" and "Half the World Away" would also be featured on Oasis' 2006 "best of" album Stop the Clocks, although "Whatever" itself was not included.
'Whatever' spent a total of 50 weeks in the UK Singles chart, more than any Oasis single to date.
On This Day In Oasis History...
"Whatever" is a single by British rock band Oasis, written by the band's lead guitarist Noel Gallagher. It was released on December 18th 1994 as a stand-alone single bridging the gap between Oasis' debut album, Definitely Maybe, and their second album, (What's the Story) Morning Glory?. "Whatever" entered the UK Singles Chart at #3, their first single to enter the top 5. The strings were played by the London Session Orchestra, arranged by Nick Ingham and Noel Gallagher.
The song joins the infectious pop-rock melodies of Definitely Maybe with the more sophisticated lyrics of (What's the Story) Morning Glory, preaching universal tolerance and the acceptance of all ideas and beliefs in a typically straightforward, Mancunian way. The first lines ("I'm free to be whatever I/Whatever I choose/And I'll sing the blues if I want") may have been Noel's reaction to his father's insistence that he join the building trade.
"Whatever" was released as a contender for the coveted position of Christmas #1, 1994
It is a testament to Noel Gallagher's all-conquering self confidence that he should predict "Whatever"'s success before he was even given a record contract, saying "In the beginning, there was a masterplan, to the extent that I knew that 'Whatever,' one of the first songs I ever wrote, would be a Christmas Top Five hit, but I think anyone who heard the song could have told you that."
When Oasis performed the song for Top of the Pops, they mimed and one of the cello players from the symphony was replaced by Bonehead, who clearly had no idea how his instrument is supposed to be played. Towards the end of the song, he gave up the pretense and started using the bow to conduct. A woman plays his rhythm guitar. The song was introduced by Damon Albarn of Blur who would later famously feud with Oasis. As Albarn introduced the song, the Gallagher brothers made hand gestures behind him, which only served to heighten the feud between the bands.
"Whatever" has been performed live by Oasis many times, sometimes with the ambitious symphony which accompanies the single version, sometimes without. They often end live versions of the song with lyrics adapted from the Beatles song "Octopus's Garden." They have also been known to add the lines "All the young blues....carry the news...", in reference to the Mott the Hoople song "All The Young Dudes". The "blues" are the fans of the Gallaghers' beloved Manchester City F.C.. At their famous performances at Knebworth in August 1996, the song was accompanied throughout by harmonica player Mark Feltham and is generally regarded by fans as one of the highlights of their set.
The B-Sides of "Whatever" were quite famous as well. One of them, "Slide Away" was already featured on their debut album, Definitely Maybe. The other two - "(It's Good) To Be Free" and "Half the World Away" - were later featured on The Masterplan, a collection of Oasis's best b-sides. "Slide Away" and "Half the World Away" would also be featured on Oasis' 2006 "best of" album Stop the Clocks, although "Whatever" itself was not included.
'Whatever' spent a total of 50 weeks in the UK Singles chart, more than any Oasis single to date.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher hates Christmas, it’s that simple. The jingles, the adverts, the food, the presents, it’s all dreadful according to the former Oasis man.
Noel Gallagher On Christmas Jingles, Adverts, Food, Presents And More
Noel Gallagher hates Christmas, it’s that simple. The jingles, the adverts, the food, the presents, it’s all dreadful according to the former Oasis man.
Noel Gallagher
The Beatles
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at this year's 'BBC Sports Personality Of The Year' show, you can watch 'Holy Mountain' at the start of the show and skip to 1:39:00 to watch them perform 'the Beatles 'All You Need Is Love'.
Click here to watch the show.
Watch Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Play 'Holy Mountain ' And A Beatles Classic (UK Only)
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds played at this year's 'BBC Sports Personality Of The Year' show, you can watch 'Holy Mountain' at the start of the show and skip to 1:39:00 to watch them perform 'the Beatles 'All You Need Is Love'.
Click here to watch the show.
Clare Balding
Gabby Logan
Gary Lineker
Noel Gallagher
BBC 1
18:45 (UK Time)
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will open this year's 'BBC Sports Personality Of The Year' show, playing two tracks.
Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan present the 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In front of a 10,000-strong crowd, live from Liverpool's Echo Arena, the show looks back at all the magical sporting moments of the past 12 months and rewards some of the year's standout achievers.
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds Will Open 'BBC Sports Personality Of The Year' Later Today
BBC 1
18:45 (UK Time)
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds will open this year's 'BBC Sports Personality Of The Year' show, playing two tracks.
Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan present the 2017 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. In front of a 10,000-strong crowd, live from Liverpool's Echo Arena, the show looks back at all the magical sporting moments of the past 12 months and rewards some of the year's standout achievers.
Liam Gallagher
Below are a number of videos of Liam Gallagher at the Manchester Arena in Manchester yesterday.
Video: Liam Gallagher In Manchester
Below are a number of videos of Liam Gallagher at the Manchester Arena in Manchester yesterday.
Liam Gallagher
Below is the setlist for Liam Gallagher at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, UK earlier today.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Star
Morning Glory
Greedy Soul
Wall Of Glass
Paper Crown
Bold
For What It’s Worth
Rockin' Chair
Some Might Say
Slide Away
D'You Know What I Mean?
Outta Time
Come Back To Me
You Better Run
Universal Gleam
Supersonic
Be Here Now
Cigarettes And Alcohol
Wonderwall
Live Forever
Setlist: Liam Gallagher In Manchester
Below is the setlist for Liam Gallagher at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, UK earlier today.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Star
Morning Glory
Greedy Soul
Wall Of Glass
Paper Crown
Bold
For What It’s Worth
Rockin' Chair
Some Might Say
Slide Away
D'You Know What I Mean?
Outta Time
Come Back To Me
You Better Run
Universal Gleam
Supersonic
Be Here Now
Cigarettes And Alcohol
Wonderwall
Live Forever
Liam Gallagher
Below are a number of videos and pictures of Liam Gallagher at the Manchester Arena tonight.
Video & Pictures: Liam Gallagher In Manchester
Below are a number of videos and pictures of Liam Gallagher at the Manchester Arena tonight.
Liam Gallagher
Just had a quick run round town some BEAUTIFUL people out there this time of the morning anyways I'll see some of you later as you were LG x
Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet
Liam Gallagher
Below is the setlist for Liam Gallagher at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, UK earlier today.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Star
Morning Glory
Greedy Soul
Wall Of Glass
Paper Crown
Bold
For What It’s Worth
Rockin' Chair
Some Might Say
Slide Away
Come Back To Me
You Better Run
Universal Gleam
Supersonic
Be Here Now
Cigarettes And Alcohol
Live Forever
Wonderwall
Natural Mystic
source: setlistfm
Setlist: Liam Gallagher In Brighton
Below is the setlist for Liam Gallagher at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, UK earlier today.
Rock ‘N’ Roll Star
Morning Glory
Greedy Soul
Wall Of Glass
Paper Crown
Bold
For What It’s Worth
Rockin' Chair
Some Might Say
Slide Away
Come Back To Me
You Better Run
Universal Gleam
Supersonic
Be Here Now
Cigarettes And Alcohol
Live Forever
Wonderwall
Natural Mystic
source: setlistfm
Liam Gallagher
Below are a number of videos of Liam Gallagher at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, yesterday.
Video: Liam Gallagher In Brighton
Below are a number of videos of Liam Gallagher at the Brighton Centre in Brighton, yesterday.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher's UK and Irish tour finally arrives in his home town of Manchester at the Manchester Arena later today in front of around 21,000 fans.
Every date of the tour that has visited arenas in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland sold out almost instantly.
Liam Gallagher Rolls Into Manchester
Liam Gallagher's UK and Irish tour finally arrives in his home town of Manchester at the Manchester Arena later today in front of around 21,000 fans.
Every date of the tour that has visited arenas in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland sold out almost instantly.
Liam Gallagher
So Brighton you still got it thanks for bringing the noise as you were LG x
Liam Gallagher's Latest Tweet
Liam Gallagher
Below are a number of videos and pictures of Liam Gallagher In Brighton tonight.
Video And Pictures: Liam Gallagher In Brighton
Below are a number of videos and pictures of Liam Gallagher In Brighton tonight.
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Liam Gallagher
Matt Whitehouse
Noel Gallagher
Oasis
Oasis 'Supersonic' directed by Mat Whitecross will be shown on Wednesday 27th of December at 22:00 (UK Time) and repeated on Friday 29th December at 00:55 (UK Time) on BBC 2.
Supersonic, the award-winning feature documentary, tells the phenomenal story of iconic band Oasis - in their own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive, the film charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving account shines a light on one of the most genre- and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed, and features footage of new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother and members of the band and road crew.
Tt will be available to watch online after broadcast here.
Oasis: 'Supersonic' Will Be On BBC 2 Over Christmas
Oasis 'Supersonic' directed by Mat Whitecross will be shown on Wednesday 27th of December at 22:00 (UK Time) and repeated on Friday 29th December at 00:55 (UK Time) on BBC 2.
Supersonic, the award-winning feature documentary, tells the phenomenal story of iconic band Oasis - in their own words. Featuring extensive unseen archive, the film charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving account shines a light on one of the most genre- and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed, and features footage of new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother and members of the band and road crew.
Tt will be available to watch online after broadcast here.
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